MTG’s last act in Congress could be a longshot plot to oust Mike Johnson, report says - The Georgia Republican plans to resign in early January, following an acrimonious public feud with her former cl

Congressional leader becomes a lightning rod for growing discontent amid concern over next year’s midterm elections

House Speaker Mike Johnson has said that he would "absolutely" run again to lead the House next Congress.

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives show increasing signs of disunity over core issues like healthcare, as moderates and hardliners clash with party leaders ahead of a high-stakes midterm election year that could decide the future of their slim majority and Speaker Mike Johnson’s political fate.

A small group of G.O.P. women have been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.

Republicans have been delighted by Rep. Jasmine Crockett‘s (D-TX) entry into the high-profile 2026 Texas Senate race. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters Wednesday that he is “absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in Texas” and that “it’s the greatest thing that’s happened to the Republican Party in a long,

Some warn that frustrations are so high that up to 20 House Republicans could announce their retirement in coming weeks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.